Highway Patrol hosting Student Alliance Program

Two-day camp offers experiences of being part of Mo. State Highway Patrol

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Kirksville Daily Express - Kirksville, MO

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Posted Jan. 4, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Updated Jan 4, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Posted Jan. 4, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Updated Jan 4, 2013 at 11:32 AM

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is inviting junior and senior high school students to participate in a two-day Student Alliance Program and get a taste of what it's like to work in law enforcement as a trooper.

Held on two consecutive Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 16 at the Troop B headquarters in Macon, the program will allow students to familiarize themselves with Highway Patrol operations and equipment. Some of the activities include: Patrol history, firearms, traffic safety, marine operations, stop and approach and crime scene investigation.

Junior and senior high school students of good character are encouraged to apply and must arrange their own transportation for the program.

Applications can be obtained at the Troop B headquarters, located at 308 Pine Crest Drive, Macon, Mo., or by calling Sgt. Brent Bernhardt at (660) 385-2132 with all applications due by Feb. 15 to be eligible.

The program is similar to an educational program the Patrol hosts for adults and the Citizens' Police Academy hosted by the Kirksville Police Department.